Republican Nomination for President and Electors Listed
Republican ticket announced for President Martin Van Buren of New York and Vice President Richard M. Johnson of Kentucky. District electors listed by county with names including Rupert Love Haywood, George Bowers Ashe, and others. Election set for Thursday, November 10.
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Martin van Buren
N.Y
Richard M. Johnson
Rupert Love
Haywood Co
George Bowers
Ashe
S. Jons Wirrone
Lincoln
Arcu’y
Henry Sxtxxer
Perquimons
Louis D.wilsox
Edgecombe
P. Ferrari
Onslow
Owen Hours
New Hanover
Delayed issue due to sickness threatens next week's paper
The present number of our paper was delayed by illness and we fear we may be unable to issue a paper next week. If that occurs, we will promptly make up the deficiency.
Sickness Prevailing in Local Area Attributable to Dry Weather
Report notes widespread illness in the place and vicinity described as bilious in nature. Distress evident though fatalities have been few. Cause linked to an unusually dry spell following an extremely wet spring and summer.
Short Fall Term of County Court Closes Quickly
The Fall Term of the Superior Court for this county met this week in this place with Judge Strange presiding. Only a small amount of business was brought before the court, which began Monday and ended Tuesday, marking the shortest term in many years.
Ingenious contrivance marks miles with bell
A device attached to the gig axle marks each mile by striking a bell. Invented by David C. Bell, a county resident. The clock like device has a seven inch face and is simple neat and compact, promising accurate mile measurement.
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David C. Bell
Election Returns Hint at Dudley Victory Margin
The Raleigh Standard discusses Gen. Dudley’s possible Senate majority, estimating it likely under 4000 though opponents push past 5000. It forecasts a 25 Whigs to 24 Van Buren split in the Senate with one Van Buren ally opposing Mangum, a possible Senate tie, and a 61 Van Buren to 59 Whig House count, suggesting Mangum may not be elected U.S. Senator. The piece notes the North Carolina state outcome remains unsettled.
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Raleigh Standard
Dudley
Senate
van Buren
Mangum
U. S
House of Commons
Mangeny
North Caro
Hine Advocates Democratic Republican Reform
The fragment indicates Hine aligning as Democratic Republican and remarks on departure for Mr. Van Baren, suggesting a political maneuver or shift in allegiance within a local party context. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear dates or places.
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Hine
van Baren
Public Dinner Tendered to Bedford Brown at Milton Hotel
The Milton Spectator reports a public dinner tendered to Bedford Brown at the Milton Hotel on Sept 7 1836. Virginia and North Carolina Democrats invited notable figures including Nathaniel Macon Richard Spaight and William C Rives, with Brown praising Republican principles and warning of opposition from Bank and Federalist factions.
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Milton Spectator
Bedford Brown
Milton Hotel
Senate
United States
Democratic Party
Virginia
North Carolina
Nathaniel Macon
Richard Dobbs Spaight
William C. Rives
Congress
Republican Party
Bank Party
van Buren
Jackson
President Jackson honored at Nashville entertainment
Bedford Brown closes a Tennessee committee’s celebration with praise for President Jackson. The event includes sentiments lauding the president’s republican principles, and the President responds with a motto pledging to uphold Jeffersonian Democratic Republican values against Federalists, Nullifiers, and Whigs.
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Nashville
Tenn
Jackson
United States
Tennessee
President handles Coffee affairs amid Tennessee visit
The President left a note to Mrs. Coffee widow of General Coffee and kin of Mrs. Jackson. Gen Coffee trusted affairs to the President, who, during this Tennessee visit, can now attend to a trust tied to a religious duty. Also notes turpentine market quiet with prices steady to declined and tar in demand.
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Nashville
Coffee
General Coffee
Jackson
Gen. Coffee
Tennessee
Globe
Petersburg Market Prices and Sales Report
Petersburg market report notes cotton at 12 to 16 cents per pound with 400 bales sold since the last update, mainly priced at 12 to 14 cents. The notice appears dated September 12 and references ongoing transactions in the cotton trade.
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Petersburg
Jne
New York
Milton Spectator to Be Edited by Rogers Partnership
The Editor disposes of half his interest to Mr. George C. Rogers and the Milton Spectator will be edited and published jointly by them. Principles and politics remain the same.
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Milton Spectator
George C. Rogers
Health of the City Reported Small Pox Case
One new case of Small Pox or Varioloid, mild, reported since our last. It has been removed to the Hospital, and this is the only case in the city or suburbs. The disease, no doubt, has been mastered, and this is the last case we expect to announce. Raleigh Reg.
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Raleigh Reg
Gifford of Pamlico River Dredge Boat Killed in Accident
A Georgia man named Gifford, employed aboard a United States dredge boat on the Pamlico River, suffered a severe accident when his arm became entangled in machinery. Reports say the arm was severed, and subsequent updates indicate he died from the injuries. New Bern Spec.
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Gifford
United States
Pamlico River
Newbern
Cholera Outbreak Reported in Charleston South Carolina
Cholera appeared in Charleston with 11 cases and 2 deaths in six days ending the Sistult. On the 1st inst three new cases and three deaths. the 2d seven cases and three deaths. the 3d seventeen cases and six deaths. the 4th ten cases and three deaths. the 5th twenty seven new cases and six deaths. The disease, so far, has
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Charleston
S.C
Fragmentary note on race and temperance critique
The fragment suggests a division where blacks are confined and few intemperate whites are noted, signaling a racial and moral discourse context. It points to restricted social roles and limited alcohol-related behavior among white individuals, indicating a broader public tension.
Duel Fatal for Yazoo Editor Philip Duval
The Lynchburg Virginian reports Philip Duval of Yazoo Mississippi former editor of the Richmond Compiler fell in a duel with Mr Cunningham of Yazoo on the 12th alt. shot through the head. Cunningham narrowly escaped when the ball grazed his clothes.
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Philip Duval
Yazoo
Mississippi
Richmond
Mr. Cunningham
Cunningham
Great Texian Meeting in Petersburg Virginia Adopts Aid Plan
A large Texian meeting gathered in Petersburg Virginia on the 7th inst. Maj. S Harris of the Texan army was to speak but did not attend. A committee was formed to collect funds and provide aid for Texas and to help all emigrants deterred by poverty.
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Petersburg
S. Harris
Texas
Texas Aid: Dunlap Leads 3000 to Texas War Front
The Vicksburg Register reports General Dunlap of Tennessee marching to Texas with 3000 men. The corps, now fully armed, was raised for the Florida war, and along with forces already in Texas, is expected to overpower opposing forces. The Baltimore Gazette cited this dispatch.
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Texas
Vicksburg Register
Dunlap
Tennessee
Memphis
Florida
Balt. Gaz
Charge of Treason Against the President of Texas
A captain of the Texian army reports charges of treason against President Burnet, signed by Gen. Lamar Gen. Rusk and most Texian officers, citing his release of Santa Anna as grounds. The Pensacola Gazette notes Gen Gaines sent an officer to Texas to reclaim deserters, finding 200 in Texian service who would not return.
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Texas
Burnet
Lamar
Rusk
Santa Anna
Burnett
Cincinnati
Gel
Pensacola
Gaines
Regular Army
United States
Army officer’s 1836 march to Nacogdoches encampment
An officer describes an arduous 200 mile march from Fort Towson to Camp Nacogdoches dated August 4 1836. Ox teams slowed progress as bridges and rafts had to be built ahead of the party. They reached the hill above Nacogdoches where the encampment lies and received a polite reception despite nearby hostile tensions.
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U. S
Camp Nacogdoches
Fort Towson
Nacogdoches
Houston Arrives as Troops Protect Town Amid Indian Threats
General Houston and staff arrived yesterday as artillery roars and martial music sounded. The Indians remain plentiful enough to cause fears for town safety despite U S troops. Houston appears weakened by injuries from San Jacinto and still uses crutches.
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U. States
Houston
Battle of
San Jacinto
Indian War Severe Fight near Pinertown
A letter from Pinertown dated August 19 reports a fierce clash with Native Americans. A 30 man white force charged a line in pine woods, the Indian party broke and were killed or captured within twenty minutes, with three women and two children taken prisoner. Isley killed and scalped the leader. Riley seized the attacker’s rifle and killed him.
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Milledgeville Standard
Gav. Schley
Messrs
Jas. Gay
Spencer Riley
Pindertown
Irwin County
Mr. Isley
Buck
Mr. Riley
Death notice of Hugh Geral dus Toole son of Henry I Toole
In Washington, on the Tth inst, aged about six years, Hugh Geral dus, son of Henry I Toole Esq, passed away.
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Washington
Hugh Geraldus
Henry I Toole
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